Of the various causes of back pain, spinal tumors are the most uncommon. Many of the spinal tumors that are discovered are benign. However, even these tumors need to be treated by a spinal specialist. A spinal tumor of any kind can degrade the stability and integrity of the spine. Due to the potential for …
Spinal fusion surgery is commonly performed to reduce compression on a group of nerve roots and prevent excessive motion between two or more vertebrae. The fusion is achieved by placing bone graft material between the affected vertebrae. Surgery may be necessary when pressure caused by a herniated disc or other abnormality is causing severe, debilitating …
We don’t often think about the many benefits of a functional back until basic functions like bending over to sit down have been disrupted by pain. The spine supports everything we do, from walking across a parking lot to lying comfortably in bed at night. Because the spine is constantly in use in some way, …
Understandably, the very idea of any kind of spinal surgery can bring some degree of stress with it. Surgery does require preparation. It does necessitate a time of healing. At the same time, the benefits far outweigh these aspects of care. A person who undergoes neck surgery has most likely been through a few nonsurgical …
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“Should I get back surgery?” This is not a question most people envision themselves asking. And yet, statistics indicate that acute and chronic back pain affects people around the world. More than 90 percent of people will experience some degree of back pain in their lifetime. In our country, back pain is one of the …
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Spinal nerve compression is a common problem that is typically not referred to in any other way than “my back hurts.” Some people may say that they have a pinched nerve. Regardless of what we call it, chronic pain in the neck or back is not something to ignore. Even though the idea of surgery …
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Usually, the word pain is used as a primary descriptor. We say “my back hurts” or “my head hurts” when we want to express a painful situation. In our office, we reach beyond the vague term of pain to help us better understand what might be happening. Pain signals can be interpreted by the brain …
There are many nerves that exit the spinal column, spanning from the neck to the low back. The sciatic nerve is located in the lumbar spine and is a collection of 5 sets of paired nerve roots. Sciatica is the term used to describe the symptoms that can originate in one or more of these …
Chronic neck or back pain is draining problem to live with. Still, many people are apprehensive to talk with their doctor about ongoing pain. We understand that one should be cautious about undergoing any type of spinal procedure. However, it is also important to remember that a consultation with a spinal specialist is only one …
Neck pain is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide. Typically, doctors attempt to reduce symptoms using nonsurgical modalities like heat, ice, medication, and physical therapy. In some cases, however, surgery is the best option for attaining lasting relief from neck pain. Reasons for Neck Surgery Neck surgery is typically only performed for …
